Course summary
The Diploma of Higher Education in Equine Bioscience is aimed at those individuals who are interested to acquire a sound knowledge of biological and veterinary sciences applied to the horse. This 2 year full-time programme offers a high quality course in equine bioveterinary sciences, combining the development of a thorough scientific understanding with the ability to apply it to the field and the equine industry. The course provides progression of successful students onto the Bsc Equine Bioveterinary Science programme on completion. The course combines theory and practical skills and aims to allow students to:
- Understand and use basic scientific principles to develop an advanced knowledge of the horse both in health and disease.
- Develop objectivity and lateral thinking when gathering, organising and deploying evidence, data and information.
- Acquire key technical, personal and interactive skills that are required within the academic/working environment.
- Provide a framework to help students with their personal development, to enable them to graduate with key transferable skills relevant to the wider interest of society, including: effective oral and written communication, numeracy, computer literacy skills and the application of relevant specialist software; the ability to work cohesively with others through the development of inter-personal skills.
- Understand management issues, constraints within which decision-making occurs and the problem-solving skills to identify solutions.
- Develop capacity for independent learning and critical thinking by stimulating their interest in equine bioscience, thus providing the background for lifelong learning.
- Develop an in-depth knowledge of research methodologies and the capacity to design and complete an individual project.
- Accurately apply practical laboratory and/or field skills and diagnostic techniques.
- Acquire the knowledge and understanding required to relate to the environmental, social and political issues that affect the industry as well as an appreciation of the economic realities involved in horse management and care.
Modules
Equine Anatomy and Physiology Equine Nutrition Equine Practical Skills Breeding and Foaling Equine Health Management
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- D4D4
- Institution code:
- W85
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £13080 | Year 1 |
International | £13080 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
ARU Writtle (formally Writtle University College)
Writtle
CM1 3RR